Moving to Dowerin WA 6461
What the official numbers say about living in Dowerin — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $170 a week, against a median household income of $1,103 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Dowerin grew 18% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (370 → 436 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, South Africa, Netherlands.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Dowerin scores below the national average (decile 2 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (80% of workers), while 12% work from home.
The Perth CBD is roughly 140 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 1 school · 1 cafe or restaurant · 1 supermarket · 1 park — see them all on the Dowerin profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Dowerin District High School 400 m
Groceries: Tin Dog Grocer 600 m
Parks and reserves: RSL Centenary Park 450 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Dowerin, most often seen first: Grey Teal · Australasian Grebe · Eurasian Coot · Australian Shelduck · Pacific Black Duck · Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Dowerin, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dowerin here | 436 | — | 2/10 | 0% |
| Goomalling | 508 | — | 2/10 | 3% |
| Wongan Hills | 896 | — | 2/10 | 4% |
| Cunderdin | 824 | — | 4/10 | 2% |
| Northam | 6,679 | — | 2/10 | 7% |
| Toodyay | 1,362 | — | 2/10 | 20% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Dowerin — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Durack — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6461 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Dowerin profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $170 a week.
The population grew 18% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 370 people to 436. It sits about 140 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line. Local government is Dowerin council, and the federal seat is Durack.
Weighing up alternatives?
Nearby guides: Goomalling · Wongan Hills · Cunderdin · Northam · Toodyay.
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